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Emerge – October 30, 2025

Posted on October 30, 2025

Are you gearing up to run for office? We’re here to help. 

Apply for the Virtual National Signature Training Program

This is the only virtual, 70-hour in-depth training that inspires democratic women candidates to run and provides the tools, skills, and network to win. This is a unique opportunity for those planning to run for public office in the next  2 – 5 years (through 2030).

The Signature Program runs from February through June 2026, tuition is $750. Payment plans, fundraising your tution, and scholarships are available as payment methods. 

For more details, click here to review the schedule & curriculum. The deadline to apply is Saturday, Nov. 15.

If you have questions about our National Virtual training programs, please contact Jamie Lynn Maniscalco, Deputy National Training Director, Jamie@EmergeAmerica.org.


The Emerge training centers women of the New American Majority – Black, Brown, and Indigenous women, women of color, LGBTQ+, young, and unmarried women. In building a reflective democracy, we know the value of developing leaders who have the passion and skills to bring their community’s voice to the decision-making table.

Today, we have more than 1,200 Emerge alums serving in elected office throughout the country, and over 6,500 women trained.
Our alums have a 71% win rate, and Emerge alums are nearly six times more likely to win.

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    We join forces to win more elections! It was a pleasure co-hosting with Franklin County (WA) Democrats for yesterday's Precinct Committee Officer training! And thank you to all Democrats from all of the legislative districts in the Tri-Cities who joined us.It was a packed house at tonight's Democrat Precinct Committee Officer training for PCOs from Franklin and Benton Counties. Others joined on Zoom. It was an excellent training. Many thanks to Ken, Karen and John for conducting the training and to Carl for tech support. ... See MoreSee Less

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    Dear Students,You should be damn proud of yourselves! You used your 1st amendment rights to stand up for your peers, your communities, and your nation. You have proven that young Americans will not be silent about the injustices happening around you. You have inspired us all and given us hope for a better future! Shout out to these incredible organizers:@kennewickhighwalkout @southridgewalkoutprotest @kamiakinwalkout @rhsstudentsforchange @hhsstudentsforchange_ ... See MoreSee Less

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    Party Calendar

    February 2026

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    • Posters for Progress!

      Posters for Progress!

      February 2, 2026  6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
      Hermiston First United Methodist Church 191 E Gladys Ave Hermiston, OR 97838

      Join local community organizers for Signs of Progress — a relaxed evening of creativity, connection, and collective action!
      There will be sign making, postcard writing, and conversation about the issues that matter most to us. Whether you’re passionate about local causes or just love good company and community spirit, there’s a place for you at the table.

      See more details

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    • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

      Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

      February 3, 2026  3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
      John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

      "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:30pm to 4:30PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day.
      If possible, also bring a donation for the Food Bank.
      https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/

      See more details

    • Richland City Council

      Richland City Council

      February 3, 2026  7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
      Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA

      See more details

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    • Whistle Wednesdays - Pasco

      Whistle Wednesdays - Pasco

      February 4, 2026  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
      Pasco Library 1320 W. Hopkins St. Pasco, WA

      Join together and help to put together whistle kits to be handed out in the community. We would love to see you there!

      See more details

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    • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

      Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

      February 5, 2026  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
      The Zoom link can be found in the most recent Indivisible TC Do Something Email Newsletter.

      This is a Zoom meeting. The link to the meeting is provided in the weekly Do-Something email. When you join the organization at this link: https://www.indivisibletricitieswa.org/join-us , you will receive this newsletter.

      Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends.

      See more details

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    • Indivisible-Tri-Cities First Friday Happy Hour

      Indivisible-Tri-Cities First Friday Happy Hour

      February 6, 2026  4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
      Moonshot Brewery 8804 West Victoria Ave Kennewick

      Join us for socializing and having some fun!

      See more details

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    • No One Is Above the Law: Monthly Hermiston Visibility Rally

      No One Is Above the Law: Monthly Hermiston Visibility Rally

      February 7, 2026  11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
      East Highland Avenue & South Highway 395 Hermiston, OR 97838

      Join local community members in Hermiston for our No One Is Above the Law visibility action!
      On the first Saturday of each month join folks in fighting for accountability, democracy, and justice — reminding our neighbors that the rule of law applies to everyone.

      Bring your signs, your voice, and your energy for an hour of peaceful sign-waving and community visibility.
      📅 When: 1st Saturday of every month at 11:00 AM | 📍 Where: Corner of Hwy 395 & Highland (by Safeway), Hermiston, OR

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    • Sunnyside Protest I.C.E. and Rally for Peace

      Sunnyside Protest I.C.E. and Rally for Peace

      February 7, 2026  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
      East Lincoln Avenue & Yakima Valley Highway Sunnyside, WA 98944

      This a local Indivisible event hosted by Central Washington Resistance!

      Saturday, February 7th, there will be a protest from 12pm-2pm! We will meet on the sidewalk on the corner of East Lincoln Ave & Yakima Valley Hwy. In Sunnyside!

      Community, bring your 'No ICE' signs, your flags, and your voices! We are tired of I.C.E. bringing violence to our communities and this administration spreading fear here and in other countries! Please share… See you there

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    • Posters for Progress!

      Posters for Progress!

      February 9, 2026  6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
      Hermiston First United Methodist Church 191 E Gladys Ave Hermiston, OR 97838

      Join local community organizers for Signs of Progress — a relaxed evening of creativity, connection, and collective action!
      There will be sign making, postcard writing, and conversation about the issues that matter most to us. Whether you’re passionate about local causes or just love good company and community spirit, there’s a place for you at the table.

      See more details

    • Benton County Executive Board

      Benton County Executive Board

      February 9, 2026  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
      Meeting details will be provided over email from the Benton County Democrats Chair.

      See more details

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    • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

      Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

      February 10, 2026  3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
      John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

      "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:30pm to 4:30PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day.
      If possible, also bring a donation for the Food Bank.
      https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/

      See more details

    • Kennewick City Council Workshop

      Kennewick City Council Workshop

      February 10, 2026  6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

      See more details

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    • Whistle Wednesdays - Kennewick

      Whistle Wednesdays - Kennewick

      February 11, 2026  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
      Mid-Columbia Library - Union Street 1620 S. Union Street Kennewick, WA 99338

      Join together and help to put together whistle kits to be handed out in the community. We would love to see you there!

      See more details

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    • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

      Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

      February 12, 2026  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
      The Zoom link can be found in the most recent Indivisible TC Do Something Email Newsletter.

      This is a Zoom meeting. The link to the meeting is provided in the weekly Do-Something email. When you join the organization at this link: https://www.indivisibletricitieswa.org/join-us , you will receive this newsletter.

      Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends.

      See more details

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    • Posters for Progress!

      Posters for Progress!

      February 16, 2026  6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
      Hermiston First United Methodist Church 191 E Gladys Ave Hermiston, OR 97838

      Join local community organizers for Signs of Progress — a relaxed evening of creativity, connection, and collective action!
      There will be sign making, postcard writing, and conversation about the issues that matter most to us. Whether you’re passionate about local causes or just love good company and community spirit, there’s a place for you at the table.

      See more details

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    • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

      Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

      February 17, 2026  3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
      John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

      "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:30pm to 4:30PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day.
      If possible, also bring a donation for the Food Bank.
      https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/

      See more details

    • Richland City Council

      Richland City Council

      February 17, 2026  7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
      Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA

      See more details

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    • Whistle Wednesdays - Pasco

      Whistle Wednesdays - Pasco

      February 18, 2026  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
      Pasco Library 1320 W. Hopkins St. Pasco, WA

      Join together and help to put together whistle kits to be handed out in the community. We would love to see you there!

      See more details

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    • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

      Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

      February 19, 2026  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
      The Zoom link can be found in the most recent Indivisible TC Do Something Email Newsletter.

      This is a Zoom meeting. The link to the meeting is provided in the weekly Do-Something email. When you join the organization at this link: https://www.indivisibletricitieswa.org/join-us , you will receive this newsletter.

      Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends.

      See more details

    • Franklin County Democratic Central Committee (FCDCC) Full Membership Meeting

      Franklin County Democratic Central Committee (FCDCC) Full Membership Meeting

      February 19, 2026  5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
      Location: Library, 1320 W Hopkins Street, Pasco Virtual Option (Zoom): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9144488289?pwd=OENYNWRxR1VtQkVFT1RsMU13RlZLUT09

      We’re excited to invite you to our February General Meeting on Thursday, February 19th!
      As always, we’ll kick things off with our community potluck at 5:30 PM, followed by the meeting at 6:00 PM.
      You can join us in person at the Pasco MCL Branch Library (1320 W. Hopkins) or on Zoom. We’d love to see you in whichever way works best for you.

      See more details

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    • Posters for Progress!

      Posters for Progress!

      February 23, 2026  6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
      Hermiston First United Methodist Church 191 E Gladys Ave Hermiston, OR 97838

      Join local community organizers for Signs of Progress — a relaxed evening of creativity, connection, and collective action!
      There will be sign making, postcard writing, and conversation about the issues that matter most to us. Whether you’re passionate about local causes or just love good company and community spirit, there’s a place for you at the table.

      See more details

    •
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    • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

      Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

      February 24, 2026  3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
      John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

      "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:30pm to 4:30PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day.
      If possible, also bring a donation for the Food Bank.
      https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/

      See more details

    • Richland City Council Workshop

      Richland City Council Workshop

      February 24, 2026  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
      Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA

      See more details

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    25
    • Whistle Wednesdays - Kennewick

      Whistle Wednesdays - Kennewick

      February 25, 2026  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
      Mid-Columbia Library - Union Street 1620 S. Union Street Kennewick, WA 99338

      Join together and help to put together whistle kits to be handed out in the community. We would love to see you there!

      See more details

    •
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    • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

      Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

      February 26, 2026  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
      The Zoom link can be found in the most recent Indivisible TC Do Something Email Newsletter.

      This is a Zoom meeting. The link to the meeting is provided in the weekly Do-Something email. When you join the organization at this link: https://www.indivisibletricitieswa.org/join-us , you will receive this newsletter.

      Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends.

      See more details

    • BCDCC General Public Meeting

      BCDCC General Public Meeting

      February 26, 2026  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
      Meeting details will be provided over email from the Benton County Democrats Chair.

      See more details

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    • Stitch & Story Circle with Indivisible Tri-Cities

      Stitch & Story Circle with Indivisible Tri-Cities

      February 28, 2026  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
      Richland Public Library Conference Room B 955 Northgate Richland, WA

      You’re invited to our next Stitch & Story Circle with Indivisible Tri-Cities!

      Join us for a cozy, welcoming morning of book discussion, community conversation, and knitting or crafting if you’d like.

      See more details

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